After parting … Read Full Bio ↴André Coelho Matos (14 September 1971 – 08 June 2019)
After parting ways with Shaman in 2006, Brazilian singer Andre Matos (ex-Angra, ex-Viper, ex-Shaman, ex-Looking-Glass Self, Virgo) decided to found a band under his own name (NOTE: The name of this project is NOT "André Matos", please do not edit the wiki to reflect that). Bringing along with him all the members of Shaman save for drummer Ricardo Confessori, Andre Matos began work on his debut CD in 2006. The lineup was originally completed by drummer Rafael Rosa, who had to leave the band in early 2007 for personal reasons, before the release of the band's debut album "Time To Be Free". Rafael was replaced by Brazilian drum prodigy Eloy Casagrande who was made a full member of the band in 2007.
Current Lineup:
Andre Matos - Vocals & Piano (2006-)
Hugo Mariutti - Guitars (2006-)
André Hernandez - Guitars (2006-)
Luis Mariutti - Bass (2006-)
Fabio Ribeiro - Keyboards (2006-)
Eloy Casagrande - Drums (2007-)
Former Members:
Rafael Rosa - Drums (2006-2007)
Looking Back
Andre Matos Lyrics
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But like a star, you never would
A stairway to the rainbow
I wish that I knew
Your silhouette surrounds me
I miss the way things used to be
Your voice floats in the wind
How I wish you were here...
Solitude is taking over!
By the way,
So many things I kept from you till now
Stand by me
Reach out for my hand and I will follow!
Beyond this time I'm living now,
I'm ever looking back at you
And when it rains upon the green fields,
I'll be thinking about you...
Remember how it feels now
You taught me freedom with few words
The beauty of this world was
All painted by you
Solitude is taking over!
By the way,
So many things I kept from you till now
Stand by me,
Reach out for my hand and I will follow!
Beyond this time I'm living now,
I'm ever looking back at you
And when it rains upon the green fields
I'll be searching there for you
I knew one day you had to leave me
But that day came to soon
Beyond this time (... )
I knew one day you had to leave me
Still I'll walk on with you...
The song "Looking Back" by Andre Matos is a powerful ballad about loss, nostalgia and regret. The opening lines express a sense of disbelief and disappointment at the impermanence of life, comparing the person who has been lost to a star - bright and beautiful, but ultimately fleeting. The singer is wistful for a time when they were together, and longs to recapture that feeling of wonder and joy. The imagery of a "stairway to the rainbow" suggests a magical, dreamlike quality to their past, and the line "I wish that I knew" implies a desire to go back and relive those moments.
However, the singer is also grappling with a painful reality, as shown in the repeated assertion that "solitude is taking over." They have been keeping secrets from the person they miss, and seem to be reaching out for their support and companionship. The chorus is an impassioned plea for that person to "stand by me" and "reach out for my hand," offering to follow wherever they lead. The second verse reveals that the person who has been lost was a teacher and mentor to the singer, introducing them to the "freedom" and "beauty" of the world. The final stanza acknowledges that the loss was inevitable, but vows to continue walking with the memory of that person as a guide.
In general, the song is a poignant and affecting tribute to someone who was deeply loved and admired. The lyrics are full of memorable phrases and vivid images, conveying a sense of emotional turmoil and longing that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought you'd last forever
I believed that you were going to be with me for eternity
But like a star, you never would
Just like a star, you vanished without a warning
A stairway to the rainbow
I yearn to find a pathway to a magical world where you could still exist
I wish that I knew
I regret not having the knowledge to prevent your departure
Your silhouette surrounds me
Your shadow engulfs me with memories of times spent with you
I miss the way things used to be
I long for those moments from the past that I shared with you
Your voice floats in the wind
I hear whispers of your voice carried by the breezes
How I wish you were here...
I yearn for your presence, hoping to be reunited with you
Solitude is taking over!
Loneliness is taking control of my emotions
By the way,
As an aside,
So many things I kept from you till now
I have concealed so many things from you until this moment
Stand by me
Please stay with me
Reach out for my hand and I will follow!
If you take my hand, I will go wherever you lead me
Beyond this time I'm living now,
Apart from this present time
I'm ever looking back at you
I am constantly remembering you
And when it rains upon the green fields,
When the rains come to the verdant fields,
I'll be thinking about you...
I will be pondering upon you
Remember how it feels now
Recall how it felt back then
You taught me freedom with few words
You educated me about being free using minimal words
The beauty of this world was
You were the one who showed me the splendour of the world
All painted by you
You beautified everything with your presence and vision
I knew one day you had to leave me
I anticipated the day that you had to depart from me
But that day came to soon
However, that day came sooner than I anticipated
Still I'll walk on with you...
I will keep company with you always
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.